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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Make in India’s Success Biggest in Auto Sector: Heavy Industries Minister
Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises addressing the press on completion of 4 years of Government
The biggest success of Make in India programme is in the auto sector said Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Anant Geete, while addressing the press on the completion of 4 years of Government. The auto mobile sector of India is one of the largest in the world and accounts for over 7.1 % of India’s GDP and contributes nearly 22 % of India’s manufacturing GDP. The minister added that the sector has become a manufacturing base for global car makers.
The Minster also spoke about the Faster Adoption Manufacturing of Hybrid And Electric Vehicles in India  which was launched in 2015 and is proposed to be implemented over a period of 6 years till 2020. Under FAME India scheme, 22 Original Equipment Manufacturers with 80 models are registered for availing demand incentive. Till 31st March 2018, the Government has given financial support  to about 1,86,431 electric/hybrid vehicles amounting to Rs. 256.93 Crore.
The Minister informed that the Department has sanctioned nearly 500 electric buses across nine major cities with an expected cash outgo of approx. Rs. 280 crore. This will be a game changer in the public transport sector.
The Minister also spoke about the capital goods policy launched in 2016 with the vision to increase the share of capital goods contribution from present 12 % to 20 % of total manufacturing activity by the year 2025. The policy aims to increase the production of capital goods from Rs 230,000 cr in 2014-15 to Rs. 750,000 cr in 2025 and raising direct and indirect employment from the current 8.4 million to 30 million.
The Minister also spoke about the setting up of Centres of Excellence by the Department of Heavy Industries in order to make the Indian Capital Goods Sector globally competitive by addressing the issues of technological depth besides creating common industrial facility centres.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Shri Kiren Rijiju says Samudrayaan project aims to send three personnel to 6 km depth in a submersible to study the deep sea resources
Deep Ocean Mission envisages harnessing ocean resources: Shri Rijiju
Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Shri Kiren Rijiju today said the Samudrayaan project is aimed to send three personnel to 6000m depth in a submersible, to study the deep sea resources and to biodiversity assessment. Stating this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, he said the project will not disturb ecosystem as the submersible is used for exploration of resources.
Shri Rijiju informed the house that the Deep Ocean Mission supports the Blue Economy policy of the Government having potential for country’s GDP growth, and envisages sustainable utilization of ocean resources for economic growth of the country, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health.
Ministry of Education
EdCIL  Limited, presents a dividend of Rs 9.5 Crore for the year 2018-19 to Union HRD Minister
EdCIL  Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE under Ministry of HRD, Government of India, has paid a dividend of Rs 9.5 Crore for the year 2018-19.
Shri Manoj Kumar, CMD, EdCIL presented the dividend cheque to Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Minister of Human Resource Development, in the presence of Shri Amit Khare, Secretary  and Dr. Rakesh Sarwal, Additional Secretary  and senior officials of EdCIL.
The company registered a turnover of Rs. 317.27 Crore and a PBT of Rs. 43. 79 Crore during the year 2018-19.
EdCIL offers Project Management and Consultancy solutions across education verticals covering ICT/IT Solutions, Online Testing and Assessment Services, Advisory Services, Infrastructure, PMC, Procurement and Overseas Education Services.
The company is executing a mega-project of Ministry of HRD called “Study in India” to increase the number of inbound foreign students to India. The program includes setting-up of a large portal, call centre, social media campaign, branding, event management and setting-up of facilitation centres.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 165.70 Cr
More than 62 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 94.21%
2,34,281 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 18,84,937
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 16.40%
With the administration of more than 62 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 165.70 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,81,35,047 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,95,069
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2nd Dose
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98,59,959
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Precaution Dose
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32,81,815
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,95,392
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2nd Dose
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1,72,18,111
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Precaution Dose
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37,14,213
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4,56,48,949
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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53,97,99,603
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2nd Dose
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40,23,58,637
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,00,62,699
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2nd Dose
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17,05,84,774
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,47,17,450
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2nd Dose
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10,63,26,887
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Precaution Dose
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46,97,134
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Precaution Dose
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1,16,93,162
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Total
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1,65,70,60,692
3,52,784 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,87,13,494.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 94.21%.
2,34,281 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 18,84,937. Active cases constitute 4.59% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 16,15,993 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 72.73 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 16.40% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 14.50%.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shortage of Amphotericin-B to be resolved soon - Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
5 more Pharma companies have got new Drug Approval for producing it in India within three days
Indian Companies placed orders for importing 6 lakh vials of Amphotericin- B
Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today announced that shortage of Amphotericin-B to be resolved soon. Amphotericin-B is used for the treatment of Mucormycosis.
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The Minister informed that within three days, 5 more Pharma companies have got new Drug Approval for producing it in India, in addition to the existing 6 pharma companies. The existing pharma companies have already started ramping up the production, he added.
He further informed that Indian Companies have also placed orders for importing 6 lakh vials of Amphotericin- B.
Shri Mandaviya said that Government is leaving no stone unturned to smoothen the situation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 - New Cases Confirmed
Another case in Jaipur, wife of the already confirmed Italian patient, has been confirmed for COVID-19.
14 Italians and one Indian, who were part of the team of the Jaipur COVID-19 confirmed case, are also initially confirmed positive for COVID-19.
Six  family members at Agra, who are family members of the COVID19 confirmed case from Delhi, are confirmed for COVID-19.
In addition, two cases with high viral load have been detected in Telangana.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
India and Gambia sign an MoU for strengthening and promoting bilateral cooperation between the two countries in Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India and the Public Service Commission, Office of the President, Republic of The Gambia signed an MoU on Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms on 8th July, 2021.
The MoU was signed by Shri Sanjay Singh, Secretary on behalf of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and H.E. Mr. Lamin E. Singhateh, Charge d’Affairs on behalf of the Public Service Commission of the Gambia.
The signing ceremony was attended virtually by senior officers of the Gambian Public Service Commission, Ministry of External Affairs and Ambassador, Embassy of India, Senegal, which is accredited to the Gambia.
The MoU aims at strengthening and promoting bilateral cooperation between the two countries in Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms. The cooperation in areas such as Improving Performance Management System in Government, Implementation of contributory Pension Scheme and, e-Recruitment in Government form part of the areas to be covered under the activities of MoU. It was mutually decided that towards formation of Work Plan, a meeting of Joint Working Group would be held soon.
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Ministry of Railways
Elimination of Unmanned Level Crossings
All unmanned level crossings  on Broad Gauge  have been eliminated on 31st Jan 2019. The UMLCs on Meter Gauge  and Narrow Gauge  will be eliminated during Gauge conversion.
Year-wise elimination of UMLCs  during the last three years is as follows:
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Year
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No. of UMLCs eliminated
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2016-17
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1503
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2017-18
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1565
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2018-19
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3479
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Total
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6547
Presently there are no unmanned level crossings on BG routes.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Year of Disabled Soldiers In Line of Duty
To honour soldiers who have been disabled in line of duty, while serving the Nation and to celebrate the undying spirit of ‘Soldiering’, Indian Army is observing the year 2018 as the ‘Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty’. The primary focus is towards alleviating the sufferings of these soldiers, who have done their duty with utmost dedication to the Nation and have been disabled for the life.
The endeavour this year is to provide a onetime financial assistance to disabled soldiers who have been boarded out from service on medical grounds and are rendered non-employable due to their medical or physical conditions.
Indian Army recognizes the inherent stress and strain on such soldiers & their dependents and has well established rehabilitation programmes and beneficiary schemes but these require to be reinforced. The Government is considering proposal of major grant to establish a separate fund which can be further enhanced by contributions from individuals, establishments and corporate sector thus facilitating meaningful initiatives for disabled soldiers.
Indian Army plans to create awareness on organizational support available to soldiers and their dependents with respect to medical, rehabilitation, various beneficiary schemes of Central and State Governments, vocational opportunities and assistance for their placement. Indian Army also plans to showcase talent of disabled soldiers by organizing sports and physical activities, cultural events and their art exhibitions. These disabled soldiers have inspiring deeds behind them, hence, it is planned to felicitate them along with selected organizations which dedicate in their rehabilitation.
Management of disabled soldiers is an onerous responsibility. Indian Army plans to galvanise due support for the unemployable disabled soldier, his wife and his family with initial financial support to ensure a life of dignity through partially-funded entrepreneurship venture.
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES ASMITA – INSPIRATIONAL STORIES BY ARMY WIVES
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced 'ASMITA-Inspirational Stories by Army Wives', organised by the Army Wives Association , in New Delhi today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President expressed gratitude towards the 'Veer Naris’ on behalf of all Indians. She praised 'Veer Naris’ who have been honoured as ASMITA Icons. She also appreciated AWWA for its efforts for the welfare of Veer Naris.
The President said that dignity of a society and nation is based on the self-pride of women. She highlighted the need to leave some old ideas and adopt new ideas. She referred to the old saying 'Behind every successful man, there is a woman'. She added that the new saying should be 'Beside every successful man, there is a woman'. She shared that the identity and self-confidence of women could be strengthened by adopting progressive ideas.
Please click here to see the President's Speech
Ministry of Finance
CBIC notifies Exchange Rate
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.30/2019-CUSTOMS , dated 4th April, 2019 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 19th April, 2019, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Sl.No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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51.10
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48.85
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2.
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Bahraini Dinar
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190.50
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178.60
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3.
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Canadian Dollar
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53.00
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51.10
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4.
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Chinese Yuan
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10.55
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10.20
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Danish Kroner
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10.70
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10.30
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EURO
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80.00
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77.05
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.05
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8.70
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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236.45
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221.20
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New Zealand Dollar
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48.05
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45.80
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10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.35
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8.05
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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92.35
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89.05
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12.
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Qatari Riyal
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19.75
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18.50
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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19.15
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17.95
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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52.30
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50.45
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15.
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South African Rand
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5. 15
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4.80
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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7.65
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7.40
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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70.20
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67.50
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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12.45
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11.70
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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19.55
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18.35
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20.
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US Dollar
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70.40
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68.70
SCHEDULE-II
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Japanese Yen
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63.30
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60.95
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Korean Won
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6.30
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5.90
AYUSH
Curtain Raiser of IDY 2020 to be telecasted on DD News on 10th June
Ministry of AYUSH in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga will host a television event as curtain raiser of the International Day of Yoga 2020 which will be telecasted on DD News on 10th June, 2020 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM. This will also be streamed live on Ministry of AYUSH’s Facebook page.
The curtain raiser would mark out a 10-day official countdown to IDY 2020. Union Ministers of State for AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik, Minister of State  Dr. Jitendra Singh and President, Indian Council for Cultural Relation Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, will address the nation through the electronic medium. Secretary, AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha will grace the occasion.
In the light of the prevailing health emergency in the country due to Covid 19, this year the IDY is set to go digital internationally. In view of the highly infectious nature of the Corona virus the ministry is encouraging people to practise Yoga at their homes. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has also announced a video blogging contest “My life, My Yoga” for the general public.
In the 10 days after the curtain raiser , there will be training sessions on Common Yoga Protocol on DD Bharti/DD Sports from 08:00 AM to 08:30 AM. These will be conducted by the country’s premier Yoga teaching institution, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi.
Yoga Gurus Swami Ramdevji, Sri Sri Ravishankarji, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudevji, Dr. H. R. Nagendraji, Shri Kamlesh Patel ji , Sister Shivani and Swami Bharat Bhushanji will explain importance of Yoga in our lives and how we can utilise yoga to boost immunity and improve mental health and wellbeing.
Dignitaries from the Ministry will also address the people highlighting key steps taken by the Ministry to enable people to do Yoga at home during the present difficult times of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Director AIIMS, Director AIIA and Director MDNIY will join the panel of experts.
This year the IDY comes at a time when the world is in the grip of the contagious COVID-19. It is significant that the health enhancing and stress busting impacts of Yoga practice is especially relevant to the people in this situation. Therefore, for IDY -2020, it is advantageous for people to participate and learn Yoga from their respective homes— in conformity to social distancing norms. The Ministry of AYUSH and numerous other stake holding institutions are providing various digital resources on their portals and social media handles including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, which the public can make use to prepare for the event. Yoga followers all over the world will come together in solidarity at 7 am on the 21st of June and join a harmonious demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol from their homes.
UPSC
Civil Services  Examination, 2017
The results of the Civil Services  Examination, 2017 were declared vide Press Note dated 27.04.2018 recommending 990 candidates in order of merit for appointment to IAS, IFS, IPS and Central Services Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ against 1058 vacancies.
The Commission, in accordance with the Rule 16  &  of the Civil Services Examination Rules, was also maintaining a Consolidated Reserve List in order of merit below the last recommended candidate under the respective categories.
As sought by the Department of Personnel & Training, the Commission has now recommended 66 candidates which include 48 General, 16 OBC, 01 SC and 01 ST, to fill up the remaining posts based on the Civil Services Examination, 2017. Particulars of these candidates are included herewith. The candidates so recommended will be intimated directly by the DOP&T.
The candidature of the candidate bearing Roll Nos. 20592, 272877, 312781 & 630498 are Provisional.
The list of these 66 candidates is also available on the UPSC website i.e. http//www.upsc.gov.in.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Linking of Organic Farming With Processing
Government of India has been promoting traditional farming in the States through dedicated Schemes, namely, Mission Organic Value Chain Development North Eastern Region  and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  since 2015-16. Under these schemes assistance is provided to the farmers for on-farm and off-farm input production/ procurement, creation of post harvest infrastructure and connecting it through production to processing by the following ways :
 Market linkage of producer clusters with some major agri-business, phytochemical and online grocery stores have been established under MOVCDNER.
 Providing incentives for infrastructure creation, storage, grading, packaging, branding, publicity, transportation, value addition, development of integrated value chain and organic fairs.
 Promoting formation of Farmer Producers Companies / Organizations / Clusters, thereby assisting member farmers to receive remunerative prices for their organic produce due to improved economies of scale, value addition and access to market for their organic produce.
 Government has launched a www.jaivikkheti.in portal acting both as a knowledge as well as marketing platform. Details of farmers involved in Organicfarming, input suppliers, certification agencies  and marketing agencies are available for smooth implementation from production to marketing. PKVY/PGS groups can take the advantage of this portal for capacity building, technical know-how, communicating with marketing channels/ other groups and direct marketing of their produce to prospective buyers and consumers.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
UNITY RUN FOR CELEBRATION OF ‘AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV’ AT HEADQUARTERS WESTERN AIR COMMAND SUBROTO PARK
To Commemorate ‘AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV’ Indian Air Force organised a ‘Unity Run’ on 31 Oct 21 at Headquarters Western Air Command .
The run was flagged off jointly by Air Marshal Amit Dev Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Aide-de-Camp, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command and Mrs. Seema Dev, President AFWWA .
The Unity Run was organised to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the ‘Iron man of India’ on his 146th birth anniversary, which is celebrated as National Day of Unity.
Personnel and their families of Indian Air Force enthusiastically took part in the 7.5 Kms run to celebrate the 75 years of independence in the most befitting manner.
Ministry of Power
NHPC wins ‘Best Globally Competitive Power Company of India – Hydropower and Renewable Energy Sector’ at PRAKASHmay ‘15th Enertia Awards 2022’
Shri U.S. Sahi, Executive Director , NHPC receiving the trophy and citation conferred to NHPC as ‘Winner’ of ‘Best Globally Competitive Power Company of India – Hydropower and Renewable Energy Sector’ at PRAKASHmay ‘15th Enertia Awards 2022’
NHPC Limited has been awarded as Winner of ‘Best Globally Competitive Power Company of India – Hydropower and Renewable Energy Sector’ at PRAKASHmay ‘15th Enertia Awards 2022’. Shri U.S. Sahi, Executive Director , NHPC received the award on behalf of NHPC at a glittering function held at New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi on 22nd December 2022.
The Award has been conferred to NHPC in recognition of its leadership in the hydropower sector with a gross asset class renewable energy capacity of more than 7000 MW. The award also recognizes that NHPC has more than 5000 MW of projects under construction and an ambitious 7000 MW plus plan for Solar capacity addition. The award was given by Shri V.M. Bansal, Chairman, New Delhi Institute of Management. During the event Shri K. Vijayanand, Special Chief Secretary, Energy, Government of Andhra Pradesh and Shri A.K. Singh, former CMD, NHPC were also present.